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Friday's prep roundup: Plenty of area wrestlers head to regional semifinals

At Broomfield: Lewis-Palmer placed seven wrestlers in Saturday's regional semifinals, while Air Academy put six wrestlers into the semifinals.

Palmer Ridge's Jonathan Dela Cruz also reached the semifinals, qualifying at 220 pounds with a bye and a 2-1 decision.

The top four wrestlers from each regional advance to next week's state finals at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

At 106 pounds, Lewis-Palmer senior Alec Oberndorfer and Air Academy's Ben Markworth could meet in the finals if they both win their semifinal matches.

L-P's Darryan Vanderpool and Air Academy's Austin Sethman will wrestle for the right to go to the regional finals at 138 pounds.

Lewis-Palmer is third in the team standings, 1.5 points in front of Air Academy.

4A Region 4

At Montrose: So far, the long trek west hasn't affected Discovery Canyon. Last season's 4A state runner-up in the team competition is in second place, eight points behind Delta.

The Thunder have seven wrestlers battling for spots in the regional semifinals, led by state runners-up Tyler Oberg at 145 pounds and Sam Turner at 120 and David Traynor at 195. Oberg had a bye in his first round and pinned Montrose's Nolan Butcher in the quarterfinals.

The Huskies have seven wrestlers advancing to the semifinals, while the Lions are sending six.

Manitou Springs is sending two wrestlers to Saturday's semifinals.

5A Region 2

At Coronado: Pine Creek is off to a 21-point lead in the team standings, with Coronado in second at 86 points.

The Eagles have wrestlers in semifinals of every weight class except at 113 pounds, 126 pounds and 195 pounds.

Coronado has eight wrestlers on to the semifinals including defending state champion Jess Hankin at 126 pounds.

Doherty is in 10th place at the 16-team tournament.

4A Region 2

At Colorado State Fair Grounds: Mesa Ridge has nine wrestlers in Saturday's semifinals, as the Grizzlies and Pueblo South went into the final day of regionals in a dead heat for first place in the team competition.

Behind four wrestlers, Woodland Park is in fifth place and Canon City, with three in the semis, is one point behind in sixth.

At Mitchell: David Perea scored 21 points and Keven Rovnan added 13, as Mitchell (8-10, 11-2 4A CSML) rebounded from a loss to Sierra by rallying from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter against Coronado (8-13, 5-5).

The Marauders entered the final period trailing 45-34 before outscoring the Cougars 23-5.

Marcus Phillips had 13 rebounds and five blocks to go with six points for the Marauders.

Falcon 63, Lewis-Palmer 57

At Falcon: Two nights after a surprise win over Air Academy, Lewis-Palmer (11-10, 6-6 4A PPAC) fell to Falcon (12-8, 5-6).

The Falcons jumped out to an 18-7 lead after the first quarter and kept the Rangers at arm's length. Mario Walker scored a team-high 16 points for Falcon, while Shaun Livecchi added 14.